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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities Narrative (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2011 South Edge | Dec. 31, 2013 Inspirada | May 03, 2012 Inspirada | Dec. 31, 2013 the REIT | May 03, 2012 the REIT home
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Beazer homes' ownership interest in guarantor subsidiaries (less than 10% in Inspirada Builders LLC) | 100.00% |  |  |  |  | 10.00% | 15.00% | 23.50%
Settlement of unconsolidated entity debt obligation | $ 0 | $ 500,000 |  | $ 15,900,000 |  |  |  |
Decrease in future land purchase rights |  |  |  |  | 11,700,000 |  |  |
Joint Venture Obligation | 6,700,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 300,000
Number of pre-owned homes owned |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 190
Number of Pre-owned homes owned and leased |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 187
Payment to settle repayment guarantee obligation |  |  | 500,000 |  |  |  |  |
Other income recorded on settlement of guarantee obligation |  |  | $ 200,000 |  |  |  |  |

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